Finding items that are appealing to both babies and parents can be tough. Finding household storage units that are appealing can be even tougher. Luckily, three friends who all share a love of babies and an appreciation for unique and modern products have teamed up to create 3 Sprouts. Having worked in design in New York and Toronto for such high profile companies such as Kate Spade, Barneys New York and Holt Renfrew, they were inspired to create a collection that appealed to both parents and children.
Bath storage:
This bath storage container is the best way to keep your tub organized and your little one's favourite toys close at hand. And the slip-proof suction cup holds on tight so he won't be going anywhere!
Hooded towel:
You can never have enough towels this time of year. This one is cute, super soft AND absorbant. Made of a spa grade natural terry towelling on the inside, cotton knit on the outside and available in SIX different patterns, both parents and babies will go wild for these towels.
Laundry basket:
Is laundry taking over your house? Well our collapsable polyester laundry basket can solve all your laundry problems! Choosing between the deer, goat and bear might be harder than actually doing the laundry itself.
Storage bin:
Help your kids clean up their act with the adorable 3 Sprouts storage bins.
Storage box:
Just like the storage bin only in box form! Slightly smaller, great for organization and super cute.
Storage caddy:Similar to the storage bin and box, but even smaller yet. The storage caddy is great for those easy-to-lose items. Get organized with one of the 4 great caddy patterns we have to offer.
The creators of 3 Sprouts love what they do and they look forward to designing new products that fit seamlessly into the lives of families across the country. They are loved by many reviewers and mommies alike. Which piece is your favourite?
Father's Day is the day where we get to honour the Dads, husbands, grandfathers and all of the men in our lives. They put up with us through the thick and thin and are always there for us when times are tough. However, it is a busy time of year and Father's Day tends to sneak up on us. How do you turn things around when Father's Day has slipped your mind? We've got a few ideas...
Breakfast in bed
This one can be easy. Sneak out of bed early and get the little ones to help. You don't need to go crazy with a fancy menu. Remember, it's the thought that counts!
The little things
Whether it's decorating cupcakes or buying him a new tie, the smallest of gestures can mean a lot to a dad on Father's Day. After breakfast in bed, these cute desserts after dinner are really the icing on the cake.
Mow the lawn
If this is something Dad does year-round, it might be nice to give him a break! Surprise him by mowing the lawn and having your kids help with the rest of the yard work. Let Dad sit back and RELAX. (In case you've never actually mowed the lawn, here's a handy guide!)
Game night
Sometimes, all Dad wants is a little bit of family time. Plan some snacks, dig out your favourite board games and have a family game night. It could be one of the most memorable Father's Days you ever have. And who knows? It could become an annual Father's Day tradition!
No matter what you do, we hope you get to spend some quality time with the men in your life and that everyone has a blast. Happy Father's Day!
We're almost halfway through 2013 and want to take a moment to reflect and thank a few people! In the past six short months, Along Came Baby has been able to add twelve brands to our offering. We owe it to our customers, both new and those of you who have been around since the start. We couldn't have done it without you (and your little ones, of course)!
We also want to take time to welcome all of our new brands to the family. It takes a lot to be a real fit with Along Came Baby and we truly feel these new additions round out our offering and live up to our healthy, happy and environmentally friendly mantra. Welcome to:
aden + anaisBumboosaAlphabet SoupHeimessRe-PlayDandelionGaiaHeveaMixieMolar MuncherPaciplayVulli
Thanks to everyone who has helped us along the way and we're excited to grow even more in the second half of 2013 and into 2014. Cheers from us at Along Came Baby!
When kids are first learning to speak, the words that come out of their mouths can be very interesting. Sometimes insightful, but often repetitive and nonsensical. One of our favourite new internet sensations is this YouTube video series called Convos With My 2 Year Old in which adults reenact conversations they had with actual two year olds.
http://youtu.be/zdtD19tXX30
Now... every time you have a conversation with your 2 year old, imagine it as if you were speaking with another adult and be entertained rather than frustrated. There's even a second episode!
What's the craziest thing your kids have ever come up with?
We're excited to announce we're offering 40% off all clothing for kids from 0 to 2 years old this week only. Look good and feel good with these fresh styles or stock up on gifts for other parents! Here's a little preview:
Hats
These beanies are precious with any of our clothing lines or if you're having a relaxing day at home, we think they're great paired with just a diaper! Choose from 3 colour combinations and 5 clever sayings.
Onesies/footies
With over twenty to choose from, we're sure you're going to find a onesie in our collection that is perfect for your little one. They also make great gifts!
Pants
Comfy, soft and fashionable. Parents only wish they could get away with wearing any of these pants.
Rattlebooties
Not only are rattlebooties cute, warm, soft and comfy for your little ones, they also make a soft rattling noise. Kids love them and you will too!
Safety is an important part in raising a healthy, happy child. From protecting your child from everyday dangers to some things you would never expect, we want to help!
Protect their ears
This may not be the first thing you think of with a small child, but protecting their ears from loud noises is very important to help prevent long-term hearing problems. The Baby Banz ear protectors are great for children over the age of 6 months and will protect their hearing at sporting events, concerts, car races, air shows or in loud vehicles. Weighing in at 190 grams, these earmuffs are a no-brainer.
Protect their skin
The sun's rays are harsh and it is more important than ever to protect the whole family's skin when playing outside in the summer heat. Thinksport sunscreen is scent-free, water-resistant, not chemical based, made in the USA and much more. It is a great option for the whole family.
Protect their eyes
Does your child love to swim but panic whenever they get water in their eyes? These goggles are fog-proof, UV protective and super comfortable. Splash away, little ones!
Protect their lives
Safety is probably your first concern while you're on the road, but it might be nice to send a subtle reminder to those driving around you that you have a little prince or princess on board. They'll be more likely to ease off the gas and pay closer attention to the road.
Protect from electricity
There are many everyday dangers in the home. We found these electrical outlet covers to be both aesthetically pleasing and effective.
Protect from bug bites
No one likes to spend their summers scratching away at pesky bug bites and traditional bug sprays often contain harsh chemicals that can be harmful to you and your baby. Butterfly Weed's Citronella Body Oil is a deet free, non-toxic alternative.
Protect from germs
Germs are lurking everywhere--especially on shopping carts. Our shopping cart cover will make your shopping experience more comfy for your little ones and they won't come directly in contact with the germs that might be on that cart. It also doubles as a high chair cover for when you are dining out.
Mother's Day is just around the corner and we want to help you make it perfect. Here are some of our favourite ideas to make this year the best Mother's Day ever:
Make her breakfast
These banana chocolate chip pancakes are a great treat for any special occasion--especially Mother's Day. They're fluffy, flavourful and can be easily adapted to taste. Enjoy!
Make her breakfast in bed
Kick breakfast up a notch and bring it to her in bed. But be careful not to wake her too early! Here are some recipes.Make her a craft
These five crafts are easy, fun and environmentally-friendly. The Moms in your life will be sure to love all of them!
Flower pot love
Write a special message to the Mom in your life on a flower pot. She's going to love the flowers, but she'll love the thoughtful message even more.
For more inspiration, check out our Mother's Day Pinterest page. Do you have other favourite Mother's Day ideas? Leave them in the comments below.
The sun is harsh and your baby's delicate skin needs all the protection it can get. Founded in Australia where the sun shines some of the harshest UV rays in the world, Baby Banz has figured out exactly what it takes to protect the youngest of children from the sun.
Wearing sunglasses, just like wearing sunscreen or fastening a seat belt, is a learned phenomenon. Kids learn fast, and once they are used to wearing Baby Banz, these sunnies are hassle-free!
Beat the heat with these simple rules:
1. Stay covered. Baby Banz offers a great range of products for kids from 0-10 to be protected from the sun's harmful rays.
2. Apply sunscreen frequently.
3. Drink water. Hydration is key!
4. Stay out of the sun. But that's no fun, so we recommend following the three steps above!
Baby Banz offers many methods of sun protection including sunglasses, swimsuits and hats. Colour coordinate or mix 'n match!
The only way to fully protect your child's skin from the sun is to stay indoors, but if you're out having a great time, make sure they're all decked out in Baby Banz for ultimate protection!
We have added four new lines of pacifier clips to the Along Came Baby accessory lineup.
Alphabet Soup
If you're into clever little sayings, the Alphabet Soup line is for you! Created by two Canadian women, Vanessa and Tammy who say: "Unique and trendy baby items are must-haves in our houses, so we are pleased to be adding our style savvy to the world of baby essentials."
Heimess
For the past 50 years, Heimess has been making toys with high quality materials like native woods, nickel-free metal pieces and formaldehyde-free glue. They appreciate the warm, natural impression of wood and the noises wood makes when rattled around by a child. And they are expert toy designers to boot! You can't go wrong with any of the Heimess pieces.
Hevea
The award-winning Hevea pacifier clips are made with natural rubber, sustainably produced AND wrapped in environmentally-friendly packaging. Founder, Terese, couldn't find a product that suited her needs and decided to take matters into her own hands! What came of it was this beautiful line of pacifier clips which will truly stand the test of time.
Paciplay
The Paciplay clips are some of the most colourful, easy to clean and versatile pacifier clips we've ever seen. And ringing in at only $10.49, how could you go wrong?
Stumped for ideas for baby showers, birthday parties or just spoiling the little ones? We've got you covered:
[caption id="attachment_705" align="alignnone" width="350"] Sophie the Giraffe is one of our newer toys. We're happy to offer Sophie, the Sophie teether and much more! Click on the image above for info. $16.99[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_704" align="alignnone" width="350"] For the youngest of babies. This Haba Guardian Angel is the perfect birth gift. $31.99[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_703" align="alignnone" width="350"] These wooden beads are great for cognitive development, independent and creative play, learning numbers and fine motor development. Both kids AND parents will love this gift. $29.99[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_702" align="alignnone" width="350"] Further enhance motor skill development with this fabric ball with lots of parts to pull on and rustle around. Responsibly made by Haba. $24.99[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_701" align="alignnone" width="263"] Our friends at Dandelion have a BambooZoo line full of super cute, bamboo products. Bamboo Zoo creations are made of viscose from bamboo and stuffed with natural fibres made from corn. Feel great about the gifts you give! $29.99[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_700" align="alignnone" width="350"] Fairytale Knit Collection characters are soft and naturally coloured with embroidered details and natural unprocessed/unbleached cotton filling. The perfect gift! $29.99[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_698" align="alignnone" width="170"] This classic rubber duck is great dry or wet! Their versatility makes them great play companions anywhere from tub to car seat. $11.99[/caption]
Here at Along Came Baby, we just love bamboo! In addition to aden + anais and Dandelion Earth-Friendly Goods, we're happy to offer another bamboo-centric line of products.
Here are 10 things we love about Bum Boosa:
1. Made by moms.
2. Their name is creative–the Latin name for bamboo is bambusa. They decided to have some fun with it.
3. Their goal is to provide safe, feel-good products which ALSO reduce the impact this type of product generally has on the environment.
4. They want to educate individuals to make good choices.
5. They invest some of their profit back into nature.
6. Bum Boosa is innovative. They know we're consuming products faster than ever before and they want to curb that.
7. Bum Boosa customers may call themselves "Bum Boodists."
8. A "Bum Boodist" is: (n): a.) Someone who is passionate about Bum Boosa’s products and mission. b.) Someone who believes that bamboo is a sensible alternative material to tree-pulp or plastic.
9. Their packaging is super-cute and also environmentally friendly.
10. Bamboo is better!
You might think Pinterest is all fashion, home decor and DIY crafters, but it is really a great place to find some family-friendly inspiration--especially when it comes to recipes! We've found HUNDREDS of wacky, wild, and fun foodie ideas, but we've narrowed it down to the five that you must try. In no particular order....
Frozen Fruit Pops - Just in time for summer!
Dried Strawberries - taste like candy, but it's really fruit in disguise.
T-Rex Watermelon - another summer favourite.
Pepperoni Rollups - easy and great for a weekend treat.
Peanut Butter Banana French Toast - in case you want to indulge first thing in the AM
For more family-friendly recipes and the cutest kitchen ideas that will help your children learn to cook like mom or dad, follow us on Pinterest.